On the 4th of October one of the matches of the Champions League took place. RB Leipzig (Germany) and Man City (England) met.
РБ Лейпциг - Ман.Сити - 1:3. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаChampions League
RB Leipzig (Germany) - Man City (England) - 1:3 (0:1)
Goals: Openda (48) - Foden (25), J. Alvarez (84), J. Doku (90+2)
Warnings: Akandji (65), Schlager (73), Raum (78)
Review of the match RB Leipzig - Man City:
RB Leipzig faced Manchester City in an exciting UEFA Champions League match at the Red Bull Arena. Although the final scoreline was in favour of Manchester City, who won comfortably 3-1, both teams showed an impressive level of skill and commitment throughout the game.
The first half started with Manchester City controlling the game, showing their skill in attack. Already in the 25th minute, Phil Foden capitalised on a brilliant opportunity to score the first goal. However, RB Leipzig did not back down and responded with a goal of their own in the 48th minute. Lois Openda equalised and breathed new life into the game. As the second half progressed, the tension in the game grew and the physicality of the match increased. In the 65th minute, Manchester City's Manuel Akandji received a yellow card, signalling an escalation. RB Leipzig were also on the verge of a foul when Xaver Schlager was cautioned in the 73rd minute. Both managers decided to freshen up the line-ups, making crucial substitutions that had an impact on the game. RB Leipzig introduced Tyler Adams Werner and Emil Forsberg in the 70th minute to re-energise the attack, while Manchester City responded by introducing Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake. With the match tied, Manchester City took control in the closing stages of the game. In the 84th minute, a well executed Manchester City move led to a goal from Joao Cancelo. The quality of Manchester City's play was evident when Jeremy Doku struck again in the 90th minute, sealing the victory for the English team. Despite the final score in favour of Manchester City, RB Leipzig showed highlights and resilience throughout the match. Their determination to bounce back after the first goal showed their character and skill. In the end, Manchester City's efficiency and their 'clinical' realisation proved too much for RB Leipzig. The thrilling encounter between RB Leipzig and Manchester City showcased the best of European football in the prestigious UEFA Champions League. As they move forward, both teams will no doubt learn from this match and look to build on their performances with success on the continental stage.
In the next round of fixtures, the following matches await the rivals: RB Leipzig vs Red Star, Young Boys vs Man City.
РБ Лейпциг - Ман.Сити - 1:3. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match RB Leipzig - Man City:
| RB Leipzig | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kicks in the box | 5 |
| 3 | Kicks | 18 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 1 | Penalty kicks | 14 |
| 2 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 12 | Offences | 6 |
| 2 | Corner | 3 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 31% | Ball possession | 69% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 0 |
| 341 | Total assists | 767 |
| 290 | Accurate assists | 709 |
| 85% | Accuracy of passes | 92% |
